Updated: Sep 23, 2024

Borderlands 3Krakatoa

Get him angry and he's bound to erupt

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Sniper
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Maliwan
Elements

KrakatoaAll Details

Max DPS

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Krakatoa - About

The Legendary Sniper Krakatoa is manufactured by Maliwan and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Krakatoa - Unique Ability

Requires a 1 sec charge up before continuous fire.

On kill:
Spawns a volcano on the corpse, that periodically shoots out fire balls that fall to the ground nearby.
Balls explode on impact and deal Fire Splash Damage.

Krakatoa - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
Shot Cost
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Krakatoa - Sniper Parts

Weapons usually get one part per group, but sometimes multiple or none. Numbers in the top-right indicate the range of parts a group can have.
Parts usually have equal drop chances, or it's indicated nearby.

Foregrip

Foregrip_2-30% Sway
Foregrip_3+10% Status Chance
Foregrip_4+2 Mag Size
-10% Accuracy
-5% Damage
Foregrip_6-15% Horizontal Recoil

Krakatoa - Changelog

Hotfix 10.21.2021 - Sniper Buff:

+20% Damage

Hotfix 03.05.2020:

Increased Weapon Damage

KrakatoaHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Krakatoa, you need to own the BL3 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 3 are often obtainable from many sources, including those in DLCs. Here’s your quick start guide:

Farming Preparations

Identify the Best Source: The Sources below are generally ranked from best to worst. Make sure to complete any required quests and be aware of Source^Restrictions.
Locate the Source: Make sure you have unlocked the Location.
Equip Your Character: Equip your character to easily overcome enemies.
Set Spawn Point: Locate the nearest Save Station to use as your spawn point.

Bonus Tips

Combine Runs: Get more loot per run by integrating nearby sources into your farming route.
Track Progress: Track your runs to more precisely predict drops and more clearly monitor progress. Additionally, time your runs to see how tweaks affect your farming efficiency.
Speed it up: Explore shortcuts and boost your movement speed to minimize travel time. Also, aim to shorten your time to kill with higher DPS or big damage bursts.
Realistic Expectations: Be patient and persistent when farming. Despite precise, verified drop rates, your actual runs might exceed or fall short of inferred expectations.